Ralph Giordano Joins Okada & Company as Executive Vice President and Head of Brokerage
Okada & Company has announced the appointment of Ralph Giordano as its new executive vice president and head of brokerage, a position designed to enhance the firm’s brokerage operations.
Giordano’s Background and Experience
Ralph Giordano arrives at Okada with a wealth of experience in the commercial real estate sector. He previously held the position of managing director at Alvarium Tiedemann, a global wealth and asset management firm. His extensive background includes significant roles at CBRE, where he served as vice president from 2000 to 2007 and later as senior vice president from 2015 to 2022. His professional journey began in 2000 at CBRE, after which he transitioned to Cassidy Turley, which subsequently evolved into DTZ.
Role and Responsibilities at Okada
In his newly created role at Okada & Company, Giordano is tasked with overseeing brokerage operations, implementing strategic portfolio planning, and executing high-level asset assignments aimed at delivering optimal results for clients. His company emphasizes that Giordano’s skills in structuring transformative transactions are aligned with its mission to provide innovative solutions and maximize client value.
Notable Achievements
During his career, Giordano has successfully completed several high-profile transactions, including:
- A lease of 330,000 square feet for a major publishing firm’s headquarters in New York City.
- A 535,000-square-foot industrial lease in Columbus, Ohio, for a global consumer products company.
Feedback from Leadership
Christopher Okada, CEO of Okada & Company, expressed confidence in Giordano’s capabilities, stating, “Ralph’s deep experience, strategic vision, and leadership will be instrumental in strengthening Okada & Company’s brokerage division.” He highlighted that Giordano’s ability to facilitate transformative transactions would greatly benefit the firm’s clients.
